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Butch Says To Make Sure Your Kids Read
As I mentioned in an earlier column, nearly one in five high school graduates cannot...

Butch Flunks Home Repair And Laundry
I know several fellows who have a natural talent for repairing just about anything, whether...

Butch Asks…Do You Recognize These Job Titles?
Most of you folks know that there are many job opportunities out there today. During...

Butch’s High School Graduation…56 Years Ago
One of our grandsons graduated from high school this past Friday. He attended Mt. Vernon...

Butch Recalls The Tradition Of “Senior Cords”
If you went to school in Indiana during the 1950s and 1960s, you likely participated...

Butch Had Interesting Visitors At The Library
Well, I guess just about everyone who owns a business has had a few "unique"...

Butch Asks If You Remember Your Local Grocer
(Photo courtesy of Butch Dale)Kell’s Grocery in Darlington, c. 1940. Seated on a stool behind...